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Jalyn Holmes and Tyler Conklin sign Minnesota Vikings rookie contracts

The Minnesota Vikings have been hard at work with rookie minicamp underway, players trying out of the team, and trying to get the new players under contract as the NFL offseason calendar inches toward the preseason.

Today, it was announced on the team’s official website that two more members of the Vikings draft class inked their rookie deals, leaving only one draftee left to get a contract done: first-round selection Mike Hughes.

The announcement revealed that fourth-round draft pick Jalyn Holmes and fifth-round selection Tyler Conklin are the most recent draftees signed.

  • Brother of Mackensie Alexander trying out with Minnesota Vikings

Jalyn Holmes – defensive line

  • Now listed as a defensive tackle by the Vikings, Holmes recorded 84 total tackles (40 solo) including 5.